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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,046.80 and 550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,046.80 and 550.33 is: 757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,046.80 = 550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,046.80 = 550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,046.80 × 550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 576,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,085.44/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.51

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